Job Description:

Asks patients questions to obtain all preliminary information required for a patient's record for their admission to a hospital, clinic, or other medical facility. Compiles information that may include, but is not limited to, name, address, age, medical history, present medications, previous hospitalizations, religion, person to notify in case of emergency, attending physician, insurance coverage, and party responsible for payment, and enters patient information into computer. Explains medical facility policies, regulations, and services, such as visiting hours, payment of accounts, and schedule of charges, and answers patients' inquiries. Obtains required signatures on legal consent and insurance forms to protect medical facility. May assign and/or escort patient or arrange for escort to assigned room or ward. May schedule appointments and keep track of cancellations. May compile data for occupancy and census records. May store patient's valuables. May receive payments on account. Less

Asks patients questions to obtain all preliminary information required for a patient's record for their admission to a hospital, clinic, or other medical facility. Compiles information that may include, but is not limited to, name, address, age, medical history, present... More